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SO06 JOE

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,692 mi
Last recorded52,692 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 JOE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 52,692 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 52,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 47,751 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both sides front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,380 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 39,549 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 39,549 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner corroded more than 50% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 38,399 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,061 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox has rattling noise

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 37,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Gearbox has rattling noise

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 36,620 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 35,216 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 35,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 33,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 25,334 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers split but still clear screen

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/f tyres getting close to wear indicators

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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SO06 JOE is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO06 JOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SO06 JOE registered?

SO06 JOE is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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